BJJ British Open 21st June…

The absence of the annual prestigious Gracie Invitational due to SENI being cancelled has given the grappling community the opportunity to bring the tournament back to the Midlands.  Competitors from all over Europe and the best talent from the UK are expected.

Date: 21st June 2009 / Venue: Cocksmoors Wood Leisure Centre Birmingham / Early Registration: £30

For more information visit: http://www.bjjbritishopen.com/

The tournament is being organised by Braulio Estima and Gracie Barra Birmingham.

Rodrigo Medeiros Seminar…

We are very pleased to announce the return of Rodrigo Medeiros to BlueWave!

Rodrigo will be teaching a seminar on Sunday 28th June, 3-6pm.

The seminar will cost £30.  Venue: Abbeycroft Leisure Center, Bury St Edmunds.

Rodrigo is one of the best BJJ fighters to have competed in the sport and it is an honor to have him back at our academy.  This is a seminar not to be missed!

BlueWave Medals at Essex Open…

On Sunday 3rd May, BlueWave headed down to the Essex BJJ Open in Daggenham as part of Carlson Gracie Revolution Team.

We had 9 fighters in attendance and took home 3 medals!

Congratulations to: Chad Malley (Gold), Andrew Ohls (Silver), Adrian Joncyzk (Silver)

Carlson Gracie Revolution Team also won the team event, making it 4 tournaments in a row!  Carlsons ended the competition with 228 Points.  The second place team was Roger Gracie Academy with 131 Points.

Photos to follow.

Royce Gracie 2nd Seminar…

Tuesday 28th April saw BlueWave Martial Arts host its second seminar from UFC legend Royce Gracie.

There was an excellent turnout for this informative session and a great time was had by all.